Associate Practitioner

NHS; London Borough of Harrow; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job description

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

The Regional Hyperacute Rehabilitation unit is looking to recruit an Associate Practitioner to complement and join our nursing team. The post holder will work under supervision and on their own initiative delivering care to patients with complex neurological injuries.

If you enjoy rehabilitation nursing, have excellent communication skills, and are committed to delivering high standards, this could be an ideal opportunity for you.

The applicant must have a Foundation Degree/Assistant Practitioners Course and experience in neurological care and/or rehabilitation. The successful applicant would be working as part of a skilled interdisciplinary team specialising in Neuro-Rehabilitation, providing holistic, patient-centered, goal-oriented rehabilitation programs to patients with a variety of neurological conditions. Educational support for the role exists both in-house and externally. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to help us achieve our goals, and in return, we will commit to your ongoing development to support your ongoing career progression.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will be involved in the delivery of nursing care with the level of knowledge, skill, and competence beyond that of a traditional healthcare assistant.
• Working under indirect supervision, as part of the nursing team, the post holder will have responsibility for delivering nursing care to patients within a delegated caseload.
• To participate in multidisciplinary working and the development, implementation, and evaluation of the delivery of health care services.
• Work within a scope of practice under the direction or supervision of the registered Nurse within relevant legal and ethical frameworks and in accordance with organisational protocols and policies.
• Work under indirect supervision following the written care plans and care pathways devised by the registered nurse, in order to deliver nursing care and support to patients and relatives/carers.
• To accept clinical responsibility for managing a delegated caseload as appropriate to grade and experience.
• Demonstrate self-directed development and practice.
• Work co-operatively with others in the ward in ensuring good inter-disciplinary teamwork.

About us

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow, and beyond. Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.

• Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK.
• St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease.
• Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as a 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice.
• Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.

We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.

Job responsibilities

To view the main responsibility, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Education / Qualification

• Completed a Nurse Training Qualification.
• Care Certificate / Level 5.

Experience

• Previous Healthcare experience at band 3.
• Previous work as an overseas nurse.
• Work in a healthcare setting.
• Work in the NHS.

Skills and Abilities

• Able to communicate both in written and oral forms.
• IT literate.
• Team player.
• Ability to seek advice.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

£31,081 to £33,665 a year per annum including HCAS.